## WEDO SARL, THE SWISS MADE COLLABORATIVE TOOL

WEDO Sàrl is a project of David Dutch and Antoine Sudan, two engineers and childhood friends from Fribourg. WEDO is a collaborative tool created in 2015 and supported by Fri Up. It is used to manage tasks, meetings and team projects. The vision of the two engineers was to simplify communication within a company and to revolutionize collaboration among professionals!

## THE BIRTH OF A 100% SWISS START-UP

As an employee of a company, everyone is confronted with different communication channels: minutes, procedures, documents, emails, charts, phone calls or checklists. Keeping a clear vision on the tasks to perform and their deadlines is not always easy. 

In 2015, David Dutch and Antoine Sudan decided to meet several managers of different companies to discover their ways of managing tasks, meetings and projects. It is thanks to the precious testimonies of more than 300 professionals that the two engineers were able to develop their platform. 

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Unlike different tools available online, WEDO is adapted to the needs of Swiss companies. 

> Collaborate with ease 

All data are hosted in Switzerland. The application is highly secure and user-friendly, to ensure an easy networking between employees. 

## TOOLS AT THE SERVICE OF COMPANIES

The return on investment of the use of WEDO is rapid. For example, the drafting of meeting minutes via WEDO will save you up to one hour per meeting, in comparison with standard ways of drafting meeting minutes. Furthermore, the traceability proposed by the application allows you to follow up with the decisions made during the execution of a task on the field. 

Our current customers come from different fields: administrations, municipalities, nursing homes, and banks. Dedicated features allow them to follow existing processes, such as the writing of meeting minutes or the creation of checklists for the monitoring of administrative procedures. Collaborative tools are undoubtedly the future of communication systems for businesses. It is thanks to the suggestions by our customers that WEDO adapts to the needs of companies. The goal is to see WEDO become the collaborative reference tool in Switzerland. 

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[Original article in ECHO](https://wedo-assets.sos-ch-gva-2.exo.io/article_wedo_echo_2017_06_26_65e15d8fde.pdf)

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The latest version of WEDO has a brand new feature dedicated to taking minutes. No need to multiply documents and spend hours updating minutes after a meeting. Write your minutes in real time, validate decisions and plan the resulting actions in the same place and during the meeting. Ensure your communication from decision-making to task completion.

## Start by creating a meeting

In each workspace, you will now find a Meetings tab. The action bar allows you to **Add meeting** to it.

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In the small window that opens, give a title and plan your meeting.

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## Before the meeting: prepare your agenda

Once the meeting is created, you can add participants, write the meeting agenda, prepare tasks to be discussed, and attach files to be presented.

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When you click on **Meeting agenda is ready**, it validates this document which will be available in WEDO to all participants.

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All your colleagues who have access to WEDO will be able to consult all the agendas that concern them in the same place. **In addition, all meetings that users attend are automatically synchronized with their Outlook (or other) calendar.**

## During the meeting: write up your minutes and update tasks

When the meeting starts, you open your previously created agenda and click **Start Meeting**. The screen will then be split in two: the left part for writing the minutes and the right part for updating the tasks in this workspace. Note that tasks previously linked to this workspace will be automatically displayed during a meeting.

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Changes made to tasks are recorded throughout the meeting. When the minutes are taken and the task list is updated, you can **End the meeting**.

## After the meeting: a structured minutes and assigned tasks

A closed meeting automatically displays a beautiful minutes with all the important information from the meeting: attendees present, absent and excused, the minutes themselves, new tasks, completed tasks, changes in deadlines, comments, and more.

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Each employee can view all the reports that concern him or her from any device (PC, tablet, smartphone). He automatically receives the tasks assigned to him in his personal space. The tasks are linked to their meeting so that they can quickly find the discussion that led to the task in the first place.

## Search for reports and tasks

In this new version, the search has been improved. A simple keyword allows you to find reports, tasks or activities previously discussed.

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## Conclusion

You save a lot of time and energy because you:

* Centralize all agendas and reports,
* Provide everyone with the level of information needed to follow up on their meetings,
* Retrieve the discussions, decisions and actions resulting from them until their execution.

The report writing module is a first step towards an ever more complete collaborative tool. More new features are planned and we would be delighted to hear your opinion on this new module. Do not hesitate to write to us.

## Also to be discovered in this version

* Checklists with key date (tasks that can be scheduled before and after the key date),
* Retractable menu,
* New enriched description for checklists and workspaces.

Perfectly controlled meetings, from decision making to the execution of the task in three steps.

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## WEDO, the startup that makes tasks clear.

**Estavayer-­le-­Lac »** WEDO is ready to conquer companies. Founded in August 2015 in Estavayer-le-Lac by two young engineers, David Dutch (IT) from Fribourg and Antoine Sudan (management), the startup offers an online application at [wedo.com](/). «It is a collaborative tool, which allows you to manage tasks in teams», summarizes Antoine Sudan.

**Duly identified** and in groups, the members of a company can enter tasks, plan them, assign priorities, delegate them, comment them, filter them, archive them, monitor their progress or receive notifications, among other functionalities. A special feature of this 100% Swiss application is that all data is securely hosted exclusively in Switzerland.

«We surveyed 300 business owners to identify the needs when we developed version 1, which was released in April 2015\. To date, around 30 companies are using our application, including a bank, residential homes and industrial companies. Their instantaneous feedback allows us to continuously refine the application, according to users' needs. As a result, we are now at version 20 of WEDO», explains the engineer.

The duo, who have been supported by Fri Up (coaching and locations) since November 2015, feel confident enough today to think bigger. «There are only two of us. But if everything works according to our business plan, we'll be able to hire as early as 2018», hopes Antoine Sudan.

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[Original article from La Liberté](https://wedo-assets.sos-ch-gva-2.exo.io/article_wedo_liberte_2017_02_06_4c7a2632ef.pdf)

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The year 2016 is now over and we are taking advantage of the beginning of 2017 to release the new products developed at the end of last year. As a reminder, all these innovations have been proposed to us by our customers, we would like to thank them for the quality of our exchanges. Here are the new functionalities of version 20 (and previous versions), currently available for all our customers.

## Setting up external notifications

Since version 19, you can choose the days and times for sending notification emails. To do this, click **Profile** \> **Settings**. On the **Notifications** tab, choose your preferences and click **Save**. You will receive emails on the days and times you choose only if you have unread notifications in WEDO.

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## Sorting task lists

Task lists can be sorted by dates (standard view), due dates, users or priorities.

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## Info tab in topics

In each topic, discover the **Info** tab which regroups: the description of the topic, the exhaustive list of members, a graph with the progress of the tasks and the flow of activities.

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## Checklists V3: editing a checklist after launch

When you launch a checklist, you can now add tasks to it after launch. This allows you to add exceptions or additional tasks when using WEDO for your procedures.

## Redesigning the main menu

The main menu has been updated in version 19 for clarity. The **Users** page has been moved to the **Profile** menu and a new menu item has been added. The menu item includes your **First Name** and contains everything about you in WEDO. The menu is therefore much simpler and includes by default: 1\. Everything that concerns you, 2\. The topics you are a member of and 3\. The models you are a member.

## Redesign of the secondary menu

In version 20, the secondary menu has also been simplified thanks to a tabbed system. The title and list of members have been redesigned to take up less space on your screen. This affects your personal space but also the topics, templates and checklists.

Here is an example with the subject _Human Resources_ :

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## Improved ergonomics of subject settings

When you click on the gear to open the **Settings** of a topic, WEDO now offers you a window with a tabbed system to improve understanding and navigation between settings.

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## Conclusion

This version closes the year 2016 and in particular allows us to simplify the ergonomics and navigation in WEDO. 2017 will see the arrival of major features that will allow you, we are sure, to support collaboration in your business more effectively. We wish you all a happy new year 2017 and a successful year in your exchanges with your colleagues.

Here are all the new features added at the end of 2016\. The new year promises major features that we are already looking forward to telling you about.

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## "A simple, intuitive and user-friendly tool."

Launched by David Dutch and Antoine Sudan, WEDO is a 100% Swiss collaborative tool for companies of all sizes. Available in French, German and English, the platform allows employees to network in the management of their tasks, meetings and projects. Followed by Fri Up for almost a year, the start-up has the ambition to become a national reference.

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## How did you meet and when did the idea of a joint project arise?

Antoine: "We met on the train in 2003 when we were on our way to the Technical Professional Maturity Course (EPSIC). A good alchemy quickly set in, as did the idea of creating our own company to combine our skills. After studying engineering, we each worked on our own, maintaining special bonds of friendship. It was an important step to gain experience and mature our project."

David: "We launched WEDO when we realized the need to develop a collaborative tool to centralize a company's information and network its employees in the management of their tasks, sessions and projects."

## Many tools exist on the market in project management. How does your product stand out?

Antoine: "First of all, we conducted interviews with some 300 company directors with between 5 and 4,500 employees, with the aim of understanding their organisations and their needs in order to develop our tool. On this basis, we built the WEDO platform. It allows prioritizing, planning, delegating and classifying tasks, while offering a global vision to each employee on all his tasks, the progress of the tasks he has delegated to his colleagues and the person responsible for each activity within a project. Communication between collaborators is then managed in the form of tasks that include a comment system. History is recorded to keep track of activities."

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## What is the first feedback you have received from users?

David: "All of our customers mention the simplicity, ergonomics and user-friendliness of the tool. We remain very attentive to the users' needs. They provide us with valuable information in the optimization of our solution and the development, if necessary, of new functionalities. In the long term, we want to become a Swiss reference in collaborative tools for companies".

## How did you get to the North Incubator?

Antoine: "Pierre-André Arm, director of COREB, has become a WEDO customer. He then suggested that we contact Fri Up. And last November, we got our sesame for a coaching from the Association and accommodation at the North Incubator in Morat.

David: "Our coach, Markus Ith, helped us with administrative aspects such as insurance and accounting. Today, he mainly follows our dashboards and puts us in touch with prospects."

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Interview by Véronique Grady / Source:
[Original article from the info patronale](https://wedo-assets.sos-ch-gva-2.exo.io/article_wedo_info_patronale_2016_10_a72296cd65.pdf)

An article on WEDO published in October 2016 in the "info patronale" business news

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This article explains how to use WEDO to track improvement proposals following a quality audit. The benefits of using WEDO to track improvement proposals are as follows:

* Centralization of information
* Distribution of proposals for improvement among colleagues
* Clear prioritization according to the environment
* Traceability of corrective actions taken
* Paperless process
* Clear vision of the actions to be taken for each

## Create a workspace: name, members, color (to be done only once)

In the left menu, click **Workspaces**. Then, in the action bar, click + **Create Workspace**. Choose a name and a definition for your workspace and then click on **Save and continue**.

Define the members who will have access to this workspace. Note that you can invite people from outside your company via email address. Click **Continue**.

Finally, choose a colour for your space. Tip: choose a colour code (session in blue, project in red, internal department in green, etc.). Click on **Go to Workspace**.

As an example, I choose to create an Audits 2016 space.

## List proposals for improvements to be made in space

You can now enter all improvement proposals in the _Audits 2016_ area. Here is an overview of my example:

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## Define who is responsible

In the action bar, click on the **Organize** button then choose **Delegate**. The following window opens to choose a person in charge for each improvement proposal:

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## Setting priorities

In the same way, click on the **Organize** button and choose **Prioritize**. The following window opens to choose a priority for each improvement proposal:

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## Each employee has a clear vision of his or her work

All delegated tasks are automatically sent to the right people. Each manager will be able to view what has been assigned to him or her in his or her task list. Everyone will also be able to see the progress of improvement proposals at any time by going to the Audits 2016 area. Here is the list of pending tasks with responsibilities and priorities:

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Validated tasks are automatically archived to keep historical records.

## To go a little further

### Follow-up of corrective actions

Ask those in charge to note in the comments the action taken in order to have it in front of them at the time of proofreading.

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### Create one space per year

Create one space per year for audits. This will allow you to carry forward unrealized improvement proposals to the next year. You can do this by simply adding the second space to the task. Example with _Audits 2016_ and _Audits 2017_ (method to keep the traceability of reported actions):

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## Conclusion

Thanks to WEDO, proposals for improvement are efficiently managed and distributed. All this without any documents to fill out, update or file. This approach allows employees to know their responsibilities and control their deadlines more easily. Communication between employees is also strengthened thanks to the pooling of tasks for a defined group.

Follow-up of the quality audit process and its proposals for improvement without paper documents.

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This WEDO update brings a new feature: activity feed. These are chronologies that include all events, comments and notes.

The feeds exist at three levels:

* General activity feed with information about you on your network
* Feeds by topic to view the progress of sessions, projects, services, etc.
* Per person feed to track your history or that of one of your colleagues (depending on your rights)

## Overview of a topic's workflow

This is what the workflow for my "Project Zero Paper" topic looks like:

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## Note-taking

You can see from the image above that it is possible to add notes in the workflow. This way you can write information for a topic or for your entire network quickly. Using the "Add Recipient" button, you can notify the people affected by your note. It is possible to add **people**, **topics** or checklist **templates** to the recipients.

## Usage example

I would like to inform the whole working group for the "Project Zero Paper" about the next meeting. I am writing a note to this effect. I can add addressees via the button or by entering the title of the subject preceded by an @.

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## Conclusion

Thanks to the workflows, you can keep up to date quickly and communicate even more easily with people in your network. Feel free to send us your comments and suggestions for improvement via the support in WEDO.

How can I see the progress of a topic at a glance?

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This article explains how you can use WEDO to manage maintenance activities. Tracking one-time repairs and periodic maintenance using WEDO has the following advantages:

* Centralization of all technical tasks
* Easy distribution of tasks among colleagues
* Clear prioritization according to the environment
* Traceability of activities carried out over time
* Simple scheduling of recurring tasks
* Reporting of failures by all employees (ticketing)

## Create a topic: name, members, color (to be done only once)

In the left menu, click **Topics**. Then, in the action bar, click **\+ Create Topic**. Choose a name and a definition for your topic and then click **Save and continue**.

Define the members who will have access to this topic. Note that you can invite people from outside your company via email address. Click **Continue**.

Finally, choose a colour for your subject. Tip: choose a colour code (session in blue, project in red, internal department in green, etc.). Click on **Go to topic**.

As an example, I choose to create a _Technical_ subject.

## List the tasks to be carried out in the subject

You can now enter all the tasks to be carried out around the building in the _Technical_ topic. Here is an overview of my example:

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## Define who is responsible

In the action bar, click on the **Organize** button then choose **Delegate**. The next window opens to choose a person in charge for each task:

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## Setting priorities

In the same way, click on the **Organize** button and choose **Prioritize**. The following window opens to choose a priority for each task:

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## Each employee has a clear vision of his or her work

All delegated tasks are automatically sent to the right people. Each manager will be able to view what has been assigned to him or her in his or her task list. Everyone will also be able to see the progress of the tasks at any time of the week by going to the _Technical_ topic. Here is the list of pending tasks with responsibilities and priorities.

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Validated tasks are automatically archived to keep historical records.

## To go a little further

### Define recurrences

You can define recurring tasks and other periodic maintenance checks. To define a recurrence, select a task from your list and, in the details pane, click **Set Due Date or recurrence**. In the calendar that opens, click the **Set recurrence** button. The following panel opens :

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A recurring task is marked in the list by a rotating arrow. Releasing it, stores the completed occurrence and automatically schedules the next occurrence.

### Add Comments

You can write comments related to a task (in its detail pane). This comment will remain linked to the task, allowing you to keep a history of remarks and other information.

### Setting deadlines

Like comments, you can add a due date to a task in its detail pane.

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### Add tasks from any device

You can add tasks to your _Technical_ Topic at any time via a computer, tablet or smartphone.

## Conclusion

Thanks to WEDO, technical activities are efficiently managed and distributed. This allows employees to know their responsibilities and to control their deadlines more easily. Communication between employees is also strengthened by sharing tasks for a defined group.

Find out how to master all technical activities in one place.

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This article explains how to use WEDO to forward tasks that arrive through incoming calls at the reception desk. Distributing tasks from reception via WEDO has the following advantages:

* Written record of the different requests
* Delegation to the right people
* Process without any handwritten notes or post-it notes
* Comments in case of questions

## Enter a phone request as a task

You can enter a customer’s request as a task that will appear in your list of tasks to perform: 

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## Delegate the task to the right person

According to the task, you can assign it directly to the right person: 

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## Comments in case of questions

If your colleague has a question, he can simply write it in the comments section:

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You will be notified, and you will be able to answer directly:

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## Traceability of discussions concerning a task

All questions and answers linked to a task leave a written record in the comments section:

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Validated tasks are automatically archived to keep historical records.

## Conclusion

Thanks to WEDO, the person who picks up the phone at the reception desk can send the information to the right people, in a quick and simple manner. All this without having to move or write post-it notes. Communication between employees is also improved with the possibility of commenting on tasks. 

Delegate requests that arrive by phone without having to use post-it notes and without wasting time. 

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Every day, we juggle a series of tasks, from answering emails and attending meetings all the way to cooking dinner or finally folding that pile of laundry staring us down for days. Task management is everywhere around us, whether we realize it or not. 

But here's the catch: managing tasks is more than checking boxes. It's making sure the right boxes are checked at the right time, by the right people.

For individuals, good task management can mean less stress and more time to spend on what matters most to them. For teams and organizations, it's the difference between controlled chaos and seamless collaboration. When done well, task management becomes a superpower, moving businesses toward growth and ensuring projects are delivered on time (and with fewer sleepless nights).

In this guide, we're going to explore strategies, tools, and best practices that turn task management into a fine-tuned system. Whether you're wrangling your own to-do list or leading a team toward big goals, this can be your roadmap to staying on top of your game. 

Let's get started!


The Ultimate Guide to Task Management: Strategies, Tools, and Best Practices

Ever lost track of a critical task buried in an email thread? Or watched deadlines creep up because nobody was sure who owned what? Relying on a simple task list won’t cut it when multiple projects, due dates, and team members collide.

That’s where a dedicated task organizer or a task management tool comes in. [WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) brings tasks, checklists, and meetings into one workspace. You can assign tasks to the right person, set due dates that sync with your calendar, and apply task checklist templates for recurring processes. With real time updates and a built‑in Kanban view, everyone sees the latest status without jumping between apps.

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In this article, we’ll walk through WEDO’s task features, show you how to plan and prioritize projects, and explain how to track progress so your team spends less time hunting for updates and more time getting things done.

## Why You Need a Task Management Tool

Here’s why a dedicated task organizer is essential for any team:

1. Scattered tasks lead to confusion and delays. When work lives across emails, chat threads, and multiple spreadsheets, it’s hard to know who’s doing what and when it’s due. A centralized [task management tool](https://wedo.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-task-management-tool-for-your-team) solves this by consolidating every task in one place.

2. Clear ownership prevents dropped balls. In a shared task list, each item names its assignee. There’s no room for guesswork or “I didn’t realize that was mine.” Responsibility is explicit, which keeps tasks moving forward and reduces the need for constant follow‑up.

3. Visible deadlines keep projects on track. Due dates displayed alongside tasks and synced to your calendar,  ensure everyone sees upcoming milestones. Automated reminders surface tasks before they become overdue, so you spend less time scrambling and more time executing.

4. Flexible views support any workflow. Whether you need a prioritized task list, a Kanban board to visualize stages, or a calendar overview to plan weeks ahead, a task management tool adapts to your process. Real‑time updates mean all team members work off the same information without juggling multiple documents.

5. Built‑in templates and dependencies create consistency. Reusable checklist templates streamline repetitive processes, while task dependency features enforce the correct sequence of activities. This structure scales as your project grows, turning ad‑hoc to‑dos into a predictable workflow.

In summary, a task organizer transforms chaotic to‑do lists into a transparent, accountable system. It centralizes tasks, clarifies ownership, highlights deadlines, and adapts to your team’s needs, so you can focus on results instead of managing scattered details.

## WEDO’s Task & Checklist Features

[WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) packs powerful features into its platform, making it easy to manage everything from one‑off action items to complex, multi‑step processes.

### Quick Task Creation

Adding new work is simple. Click “New Task,” fill in the title and description, attach supporting files, choose a due date, and assign a responsible team member. If others need visibility, you can add them as watchers to follow updates and activity. Everyone involved receives a notification right away, so tasks never go unnoticed.

### Reusable Checklist Templates

Instead of rebuilding the same process each time, WEDO lets you create [checklist templates](https://wedo.com/features/tasks), a predefined list of tasks (and optional subtasks) tailored to recurring workflows like “Draft,” “Review,” “Approve,” “Publish.” When it’s time to execute the process, you simply launch a new checklist based on the template. Each task can be tracked independently, with real-time updates reflecting overall progress and keeping everyone aligned.

### Advanced Subtasks and Dependencies

Complex deliverables often involve multiple steps and stakeholders. WEDO lets you break a task into subtasks, assign each to a different team member, and set individual due dates. When order matters, mark subtasks as “blocks” or “blocked by” to enforce the right sequence and prevent premature starts.

### Multiple Views: List, Kanban, and Gantt

Different projects call for different perspectives. In List view, you can sort and filter tasks by project, assignee, due date, or custom fields. [Kanban view](https://wedo.com/blog/what-is-a-kanban-board-tools-apps-and-project-use-cases-explained) shows tasks as cards moving through workflow stages like “To Do,” “In Progress,” and “Done,” making it easy to spot bottlenecks. And for a visual timeline, [Gantt view](https://wedo.com/blog/manage-your-projects-efficiently-with-wedo-s-gantt-chart) maps tasks across a calendar so you can track overlaps, dependencies, and progress over time, all in one place.

### Calendar Synchronization

Never miss a deadline again. Every due date in WEDO automatically appears in Outlook, Gmail, iCal, or any other ICS‑compatible calendar. Your task deadlines and meetings share the same view, so you can plan your day without toggling between apps.

### In‑Task Comments and Email Conversion

Context matters. Add comments directly within a task to discuss details, tag colleagues for input, or link related meeting minutes. When an actionable email lands in your inbox, convert it into a WEDO task, attachments included, so nothing slips through the cracks.

By combining these features, intuitive task creation, powerful templates, dependency management, flexible views, [calendar sync](https://wedo.com/features/meetings), and contextual collaboration, WEDO streamlines every step of task management. In the next section, we’ll see how to use these tools to plan and prioritize entire projects.

## Planning and Prioritizing Projects with WEDO

Effective project planning starts by breaking your goals into concrete tasks. In WEDO, you begin by creating a new project or linking tasks directly to a meeting’s action items. From there, follow these steps:

![Diagram “Your Task Workflow in WEDO” showing 7 steps: Create projects & milestones, add tasks or checklists, assign owners & due dates, prioritize & set dependencies, choose your view, track live progress, review in meetings.](https://wedo-assets.sos-ch-gva-2.exo.io/from_planning_to_progress_your_task_workflow_in_WEDO_en_4d5c5cef4b.png)

1. **Define Milestones and Tasks**
    - Outline your key deliverables, such as launch dates, major feature rollouts, or campaign deadlines, and set them as milestones.
    - Under each milestone, create tasks with clear titles, descriptions, and due dates. If a process repeats (like content reviews), apply a checklist template to save time.
2. **Assign and Balance**
    - Allocate tasks to team members based on expertise and current workload. WEDO’s task list shows each person’s assignments and due dates side by side, making it easy to spot overload.
    - Adjust assignments or due dates directly in the list or Kanban view to even out workloads and keep progress steady.
3. **Set Priorities with Urgency and Importance**
    
    [WEDO helps you prioritize](https://wedo.com/blog/guide-to-managing-and-prioritizing-your-daily-tasks) using the Eisenhower matrix, so tasks are ranked by what truly matters:
    
    - **Assign urgency and importance** to each task to determine how it should be handled: act, schedule, delegate, or eliminate.
    - **Sort and filter tasks** in List view based on these priority levels, so the most critical work always stays visible.
    - **Encourage smarter decisions** across the team by focusing on impact and time sensitivity, not just arbitrary labels.
4. **Layer in Dependencies**
    - For tasks that must follow a specific sequence, link them with WEDO’s dependency feature. This ensures that downstream work only begins when upstream tasks are complete, preventing hold‑ups.
5. **Sync Deadlines**
    - With due dates in place, your calendar stays current. Check your calendar view to see how [task deadlines](https://wedo.com/blog/how-to-stay-on-top-of-task-deadlines-and-due-dates) align with meetings and events, and adjust so high‑priority tasks get the attention they need.
6. **Review and Adjust**
    - During regular status meetings, or right from your meeting minutes, pull up the project’s task list in WEDO. Mark completed items, reassign tasks that need reshuffling, and revise due dates based on new information.

By structuring work into milestones, assigning ownership, flagging important tasks, and enforcing dependencies, WEDO helps you create a living project plan. Prioritization becomes a simple matter of filtering, sorting, and tagging, so your team always knows what to tackle next.

## Tracking Progress and Staying Aligned

Keeping projects on track means knowing where every task stands at a glance. WEDO provides real-time visibility and context so you and your team stay aligned:

**Live Task Status**

Every change, from marking a subtask done to updating a due date, appears instantly for all collaborators. No more waiting on email replies or outdated spreadsheets; you see progress as it happens.

**Dashboard and Feed**

WEDO’s workspace feed offers a chronological log of task activity: who completed what, when, and any comments added. Use the dashboard to get a high-level view of tasks due soon, overdue items, and overall completion rates for a project.

**Meeting Integration**

Link tasks to meeting agendas and minutes. When you review notes in your next meeting, WEDO shows which action items are complete and which still need attention. You can even create follow-up tasks on the spot and assign them without leaving the meeting interface.

**Custom Filters and Saved Views**

Focus on what matters most by filtering tasks by assignee, due date range, priority, or project. Save these configurations as custom views so you can return to the exact slice of work you need, whether that’s “My tasks due this week” or “High‑priority items in Project X.”

**Notifications and Alerts**

Choose how you want to be notified, via in‑app alerts, email summaries, or both, so you never miss critical updates. WEDO surfaces reminders for approaching due dates and flags overdue tasks to keep everyone accountable.

By combining live status updates, an activity feed, seamless meeting links, custom filters, and smart alerts, WEDO ensures you always have current, actionable information. That means fewer surprises, more proactive course corrections, and projects that finish on time.

## Power‑User & Security Features

[WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) doesn’t just handle tasks; it also scales with growing teams and secures your data:

**Public API & MS Teams Integration (Coming Soon)**

For advanced workflows, WEDO offers an API so you can build custom integrations and automate repetitive steps. An upcoming Microsoft Teams integration will push task updates directly into your team’s chat channels.

**External Users**

Collaborate beyond your organization by inviting clients or contractors into your WEDO workspace, free of charge. You control access rights so external users see only what’s relevant to them.

**Mobile Access**

Stay productive on the go. WEDO’s mobile‑friendly interface works seamlessly on any device with a browser, ensuring you can review, assign, or complete tasks whether you’re at your desk or in transit.

**Smart Notifications**

Customize your alert preferences: choose instant notifications for critical updates, daily digests for routine check‑ins, or silent mode when you need focused work time.

**Swiss‑Hosted Security**

WEDO is built and hosted in Switzerland on ISO/IEC 27001 certified servers. Features like SAML single sign‑on and two‑factor authentication protect your organization’s data and meet rigorous compliance standards.

These power‑user and security features ensure that as your task lists, and your team, grow, WEDO remains a safe, flexible, and reliable backbone for your project management.

## Conclusion

Effective task management is the foundation of successful projects. With [WEDO](https://wedo.com/features), you gain a unified platform that simplifies task creation, enforces consistent workflows through checklist templates and dependencies, and offers both list and Kanban views for maximum clarity. Real‑time updates and meeting integration ensure that every team member stays aligned, while Swiss‑hosted, ISO‑certified security safeguards your data.

Experience how WEDO can streamline your planning, prioritization, and tracking processes: [start your free trial today](https://wedo.com/signup) and turn your team’s task chaos into clear, trackable progress.

Plan, prioritize, and track tasks with WEDO. Assign tasks, set due dates, reuse checklist templates, switch to Kanban view, and get real‑time updates—all in one workspace.

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WEDO as a Task Organizer: Plan, Prioritize, and Track Like a Pro

You’ve tried spreadsheets, email threads, maybe even magic eight balls, yet projects still stall, priorities clash, and deadlines sneak up on you. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to rethink your strategy and look at two proven systems: Kanban and Scrum. Both belong to the broader agile framework for product development and project management, and both aim to bring clarity to chaos.

Scrum hands you sprints, short, fixed intervals where a defined group (Product Owner, Scrum Master, development team) tackles a set of tasks, then inspects and adapts at a sprint review. It’s rhythm with guardrails.

[Kanban](https://wedo.com/tag/kanban-2) hands you a board, lanes for each stage of work, limits on how much you start, and a focus on steady flow. No roles are carved in stone; your team tweaks policies as it learns.

In this article, we’ll explore both frameworks, compare their roles, rituals, and tools, and help you choose the one that fits your team’s rhythm.

## What Is Scrum?

[Scrum](https://scrumguides.org/) structures work into time‑boxed bursts, typically two to four weeks, so teams can ship bite‑sized updates at a steady clip. The goal is simple: break big projects into manageable chunks, inspect progress often, and adapt quickly.

### Defined Roles

- **Product Owner**: Owns the backlog, sets priorities, and answers questions about requirements.
- **Scrum Master**: Coaches the team on Scrum practices, removes impediments, and protects the team from distractions.
- **Development Team**: A cross‑functional group of team members who design, build, test, and deliver the work items.

These roles are non‑negotiable, no hybrids, no “part‑time Scrum Master.” Clear ownership keeps everyone accountable.

### Key Artifacts

- **Product Backlog**: The master list of features, bug fixes, and technical tasks, all ordered by value and urgency.
- **Sprint Backlog**: A subset of the product backlog chosen for the current sprint, complete with sprint goals and estimated effort.
- **Increment**: The sum of all “Done” work items at the end of a sprint. Every increment must meet the team’s definition of done.

### Core Events

1. **Sprint Planning**: Decide what goes into the sprint. The product owner presents high‑priority items; the development team commits based on capacity.
2. **Daily Scrum**: A 15‑minute standup. Each team member answers: What did I do yesterday? What will I do today? Any blockers?
3. **Sprint Review**: Demonstrate the increment to stakeholders, gather feedback, and update the product backlog.
4. **Sprint Retrospective**: Reflect on the sprint process, identify improvements, and plan changes for the next sprint.

### Cadence and Due Dates

Sprints enforce regularity. Because sprints are fixed in length, you get a predictable rhythm: you know exactly when the next sprint review will happen and when due dates are locked in. This makes forecasting easier and gives the team a clear “heartbeat.”

### Metrics

- **Velocity**: Average number of story points (or other units) completed per sprint. Used for forecasting future work.
- **Burndown Chart**: Tracks remaining work within a sprint to signal whether the team is on track.

Scrum works best when you need structure, defined roles, regular checkpoints, and clear due dates. It’s not magic, but it does bring a disciplined flow of work that many teams find invaluable.

## What Is Kanban?

[Kanban](https://www.icagile.com/resources/intro-to-kanban-what-it-is-how-it-works-benefits-and-core-principles) is an agile method centered on visualizing work items and managing the flow of work. It originated in manufacturing but has since been adapted for software and product development. Unlike Scrum, Kanban does not require fixed‑length iterations or prescribed roles.

### Core Principles

1. **Visualize Work**
    - Use a Kanban board with columns (e.g., “Backlog,” “In Progress,” “Review,” “Done”)
    - Each card represents a work item, such as a feature, bug fix, or task
2. **Limit Work In Progress (WIP)**
    - Set explicit limits on how many cards can be in each column
    - Prevents overloading the development team and highlights bottlenecks
3. **Manage Flow of Work**
    - Track how long cards spend in each stage (cycle time)
    - Aim for a steady, predictable throughput rather than bursts of activity
4. **Make Policies Explicit**
    - Define entry and exit criteria for each column
    - Clarifies expectations for team members and reduces ambiguity
5. **Implement Feedback Loops**
    - Hold regular reviews (e.g., weekly or bi‑weekly) to inspect flow and process
    - Adjust WIP limits or policies based on data and team feedback
6. **Continuous Improvement**
    - Use metrics like lead time (total time from request to delivery) to identify areas for improvement
    - Encourage every team member to suggest tweaks to the process

### Kanban Boards and Work Items

A typical [Kanban board](https://kanban.university/kanban-guide/) has columns that match stages of your workflow. Cards move from left to right:

| **Backlog** | **Ready** | **In Progress** | **Review** | **Done** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
- **Work Items**: Each card includes a description, assignee (team member), and due dates if needed.
- **Swimlanes**: Optional horizontal rows for different priority levels or work types (e.g., “Urgent,” “Maintenance,” “New Feature”).

### Metrics

- **Cycle Time**: Time a card spends from “In Progress” to “Done.”
- **Lead Time**: Time from when a card enters the backlog to completion.
- **Throughput**: Number of cards completed in a period.

### Flexibility and Roles

[Kanban](https://wedo.com/blog/wedo-integrates-the-kanban-view) doesn’t mandate roles like Product Owner or Scrum Master. Team members share responsibility for pulling work, reviewing policies, and facilitating improvements. You can introduce roles as needed, but the method thrives on adaptability.

### Kanban Method Variations

- **Kanban for Ops**: Focus on rapid response to incoming issues, ideal for support teams.
- **Evolutionary Change**: Start with your current process, overlay a Kanban board, then evolve.

Kanban works well when priorities shift unpredictably, work items vary in size, and you need a clear view of the flow without the overhead of fixed‑length sprints. Continuous improvement is built in, letting you refine your process one tweak at a time.

## Key Differences Between Kanban and Scrum

Now that we’ve outlined each method, let’s revisit their main contrasts without retracing every detail.

### Structure and Roles

[Scrum](https://wedo.com/blog/when-agility-becomes-a-necessity) gives you guardrails: a Product Owner who owns the backlog, a Scrum Master who keeps the process honest, and a development team that delivers in sprints. Those roles don’t budge until the sprint ends. Kanban, as we saw, drops role requirements. Any team member can pull work, tweak policies, or coach peers, if you agree who does what, ownership can spread more evenly.

### Cadence and Planning

We’ve described sprints as fixed intervals with locked‑in goals and due dates. That predictability can feel like a heartbeat for planning. Kanban swaps that for a continuous flow: items move independently through your persistent board. You set due dates per card, not per sprint, and you can reshuffle priorities anytime, as long as you respect your work‑in‑progress limits.

### Board Management

In Scrum, the board resets each sprint. You clear out “Done,” refill with new items, and track progress until the next reset. Kanban boards persist. Columns stay put, and cards cycle through until done. This ongoing view makes it easy to spot long‑running work or chronic bottlenecks without rebuilding the board every few weeks.

### Handling Change

Sprint boundaries protect focus by freezing scope mid‑sprint. If an urgent bug appears, you wait for the next sprint or declare an exception. Kanban keeps its doors open: add, remove, or re‑prioritize cards anytime, provided you don’t exceed your WIP limits. That flexibility is a boon when work arrives unpredictably.

### Measuring Success

Scrum teams track velocity (story points per sprint) and use burndown charts to see if they’ll hit the sprint goal. Those metrics guide sprint forecasts. Kanban teams focus on flow metrics: cycle time (from “In Progress” to “Done”), lead time (from request to delivery), and throughput (items finished over a period). These numbers tell you how smoothly work moves and where to tweak.

### Continuous Improvement Rhythm

Both frameworks value learning. Scrum packs its inspect‑and‑adapt into a sprint retrospective at the end of each cycle. Kanban spreads feedback across regular improvement meetings or even on‑the‑fly discussions. You adjust policies and limits whenever the data or your gut says something’s off.

In short, if you want timeboxed guardrails, defined roles, and calendar‑driven due dates, Scrum fits the bill. If you need flexibility, a persistent view of work items, and the ability to change course at any moment, Kanban might be your best bet.

## When to Use Scrum

[Choose Scrum](https://wedo.com/blog/when-agility-becomes-a-necessity) when your project benefits from clear milestones, regular checkpoints, and well‑defined roles. If you need a Product Owner to prioritize the backlog, a Scrum Master to shield the team from distractions, and a development team to focus on a sprint’s worth of work, Scrum provides the structure you need.

Scrum shines in product development efforts where features build on one another. You can plan a series of sprints, each “called sprint” lasting two to four weeks, with set due dates that align to release dates or stakeholder reviews. The sprint review gives you a formal moment to demo work items to stakeholders, gather feedback, and refine the product backlog for the next sprint.

Teams that thrive on predictability also gravitate toward Scrum. Velocity (the average number of story points completed per sprint) lets you forecast how many sprints it will take to finish work items. If hitting dates matters (for a marketing launch, compliance deadline, or major product milestone), knowing when your sprint review falls provides reliable checkpoints.

Scrum frameworks also help new Scrum teams learn agile practices. The defined ceremonies like sprint planning, daily Scrum, sprint review, sprint retrospective create a repeatable rhythm. This rhythm can guide teams that haven’t yet mastered continuous improvement, giving them a safe container to inspect their process and adapt.

In short, when your work calls for strict sprint cadences, predictable due dates, and formal roles like Product Owner and Scrum Master, Scrum is likely the better choice.

## When to Use Kanban

Kanban is your go‑to when work arrives unpredictably, priorities shift often, or tasks vary widely in size. If your team handles support tickets, maintenance requests, or unplanned bug fixes, Kanban’s continuous flow lets you pull in urgent work without waiting for the next sprint.

You’ll set up a Kanban board, define stages that match your process, and assign explicit work‑in‑progress (WIP) limits. This keeps you from overcommitting: if “In Progress” is full, you finish existing cards before starting new ones. As cards move rightward, you track cycle time and lead time to spot bottlenecks and smooth the flow of work.

Kanban works well when you:

- Need flexibility on due dates. Instead of locking in dates for a sprint, you attach due dates to individual work items and adjust as you go.
- Want to minimize overhead. No mandatory sprint planning, daily standups, or sprint review, though you can borrow these ceremonies if they help.
- Aim for continuous improvement. Regular feedback loops, weekly flow reviews or quick retrospectives, let you tweak policies, column definitions, or WIP limits whenever you spot inefficiencies.
- Prefer visual transparency. A persistent Kanban board makes it clear what everyone is working on, what’s blocked, and what’s next, all without rebuilding the board each cycle.

In development teams where rapid response matters, Kanban is often a natural fit. It lets you balance demand against capacity, make flow issues visible, and improve steadily, one tweak at a time.

## Combining Scrum and Kanban: Scrumban

Sometimes the best answer lies between two extremes. Scrumban merges the rhythm of Scrum with the flow focus of Kanban, giving you structure without sacrificing flexibility.

### Why Scrumban?

- You like sprints for planning and reviews but want Kanban’s continuous flow to handle interruptions.
- Your team needs to limit work in progress to avoid context‑switching, yet still report velocity for stakeholders.
- You want regular retrospectives but also quick, on‑the‑fly adjustments to WIP limits or board policies.

![Infographic in English showing when to use Kanban, Scrum or Scrumban: unpredictable work, strict deadlines, flexibility, WIP limits, transition.](https://wedo-assets.sos-ch-gva-2.exo.io/Which_framework_fits_your_workflow_best_en_a9fc6e3696.png)

### How Scrumban Works

1. **Sprint Planning Lite**
    - At the start of a sprint, pick a small set of high‑priority work items, not a full sprint backlog.
    - Use this meeting to set goals, but leave room for new cards to enter the board when capacity frees up.
2. **Kanban Board with WIP Limits**
    - Maintain a persistent board with columns that reflect your workflow.
    - Apply WIP limits in critical stages, like “In Progress” or “Review,” to force focus and finish tasks.
3. **Daily Standups**
    - Keep the quick check‑in: What did you do yesterday? What will you do today? Any blockers?
    - Use the board during standups to make bottlenecks and progress visible.
4. **Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives**
    - Hold sprint reviews to demo completed work and gather feedback on deliverables.
    - Conduct retrospectives to identify process tweaks—both at the sprint level and for ongoing Kanban policies.
5. **Flow Metrics and Velocity**
    - Track cycle time and lead time to spot delays in the workflow.
    - Optionally measure velocity for completed work items to aid forecasting without overcommitting.

**When to Adopt Scrumban**

- Your team is comfortable with Scrum but needs more agility for unplanned work items.
- You’ve outgrown strict sprint boundaries and want a continuous improvement mindset woven into every day.
- You need to balance predictability (due dates, sprint reviews) with adaptability (WIP limits, dynamic priorities).

Scrumban can act as a stepping stone: Scrum teams can introduce Kanban principles gradually, while Kanban teams can adopt sprint cadences for better planning and stakeholder engagement. By blending routines and flow controls, Scrumban creates a hybrid that adapts to real‑world demands without adding unnecessary ceremony.

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## Conclusion

Scrum and Kanban each bring order to the madness of product development. Choosing between Scrum and Kanban isn’t about right or wrong, it’s about fit. One method gives you scheduled cycles and role clarity, the other offers a live, pull‑based board and adaptive pace. If you need both predictability and flexibility, Scrumban blends planning checkpoints with on‑demand task intake.

[WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) takes these frameworks out of theory and into practice. With built-in Kanban boards, sprint planning tools, custom workflows, and real‑time analytics—all hosted securely in Switzerland—[WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) keeps every task, meeting, and deadline in one place. Whether you’re running a sprint review, tweaking your flow of work, or tracking cycle time, [WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) adapts to your process so your team can focus on what matters: getting things done.

Ready for a smoother workflow? [**Try WEDO** today](https://wedo.com/signup).

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Kanban vs. Scrum: Which One Should You Use?

In the fast-paced world of administrative management, executive assistants play a crucial role. The Swiss army knives of any organization juggle many tasks and deadlines while supervising those of others. Faced with these challenges, they often find themselves overwhelmed by routine, repetitive responsibilities. We immersed ourselves in the daily lives of 6 executive assistants who use the WEDO platform to understand the workings of their organization, the challenges they face, and the tools they have put in place to facilitate their management.

According to our study, the most time-consuming tasks for executive assistants revolve mainly around administrative functions. These activities, while necessary, tend to monopolize a significant proportion of their working time, preventing them from concentrating fully on more crucial aspects of their role, such as operational and strategic development.

Among the most time-consuming tasks in their job descriptions, the executive assistants surveyed identify the following:

**1. Meeting preparation:** preparing agendas and presentation documents, taking and sharing minutes, following up on decisions and tasks delegated at meetings,

**2. Diary management and meeting organization:** planning and coordination of appointments, team meetings, and conferences, taking care to avoid scheduling conflicts,
**3. Document preparation and management:** drafting, proofreading, and organizing important documents such as reports, presentations, correspondence and contracts,

**4. Project coordination:** managing and following up on specific projects, liaising between different departments, and meeting deadlines.

Internal and external communications, administrative support, and human resources management closely follow those.

## How to lighten the administrative load for an executive assistant?

When asked what tools were used to monitor collaboration before WEDO was integrated, the most common programs were Outlook, Word (for taking minutes), and Excel. However, these tools had significant limitations. Respondents reported difficulties related to the cross-functionality of information between different team members. For example, these tools were not conducive to **active, real-time collaboration when taking PVs**, making this task often cumbersome and time-consuming, and necessitating numerous round-trips. The systematic use of e-mail to distribute these documents wasted considerable time without guaranteeing effective communication.

Furthermore, the limited nature of these tools prevented efficient tracking of tasks and projects. Users faced significant challenges maintaining a clear, up-to-date overview of projects. In short, although these tools are widespread and familiar, their use in team collaboration and project management needs to be improved.

This situation underlines the importance of cross-functional tools and solutions to lighten the administrative workload. With the implementation of WEDO, the executive assistants surveyed were able to optimize their administrative processes.

### 1. Meeting preparation and management

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One of the most time-consuming aspects of the job is the preparation of meetings. With WEDO, executive assistants benefit from automated management and considerable time savings in preparation and follow-up. The platform enables uniform management of minutes, clear distribution of post-meeting tasks, and automatic tracking of topics from one session to the next. Users report an average time saving of 55% for these tasks.

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WEDO's meeting module lets you integrate blocks of paragraphs, tasks, file attachments, personal notes, votes and signatures, among others.

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### 2. Project management and task tracking

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Project management and tracking represent another major challenge. WEDO simplifies this task by offering clear delegation possibilities, the creation of checklist templates to standardize processes, and real-time task tracking. This leads to better prioritization and more efficient day-to-day management.

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### Use case: facilitating HR processes and the transmission of specifications

When executive assistants are involved in HR processes, the integration of WEDO proves to be a major asset. The platform makes it possible to standardize on-boarding and off-boarding procedures by means of specific checklists. These checklists, drawn up for each stage of the process, automatically assign the relevant tasks to the team members concerned. This method ensures structured, efficient management of personnel transitions, eliminating the operational uncertainties often associated with the question "What steps should I take?".

By simplifying these processes, WEDO not only eases the workload for HR managers, but also contributes to a clear, documented handover of tasks and knowledge from one employee to the next.

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One of the decisive advantages of WEDO, highlighted by our management assistants, is the ease with which recruitment interviews can be documented in real time. Each exchange can be recorded directly in a standardized (and customized if required) agenda, enabling these interactions to be saved methodically and instantaneously.

### 4. Transmission of information

WEDO lets you link documents to tasks or meetings, ensuring that all the necessary information is in the right place. Global search makes it easy to retrieve documents, and to find a specific file based on a keyword found in the PDF file.

In terms of communication, WEDO users particularly appreciate the immediate visibility of entries and the ability to restrict access to certain information.

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**We asked our users to rate the platform on a scale of 1 to 10, to qualify the positive impact WEDO has on their daily tasks.**

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Executive assistants can greatly ease their workload by equipping themselves with a collaborative platform. Do you have any questions or doubts about WEDO's compatibility with your needs? We'll be happy to give you a short 30-minute demonstration.

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In the fast-paced world of administrative management, executive assistants play a crucial role. The Swiss army knives of any organization juggle many tasks and deadlines while supervising those of others

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Held once a month, quarter, or half-year, as required, these privileged meetings provide a confidential and open communication space, encouraging in-depth discussion of individual and collective objectives. They create a valuable opportunity to discuss each employee's specific challenges and needs, fostering better mutual understanding. Moreover, these meetings provide a framework for recognizing individual achievements and contributions, reinforcing a sense of accomplishment and belonging to the team. Thanks to these personalized exchanges, bilateral meetings contribute to more effective personnel management, more focused professional growth, and solid, fulfilling working relationships.

## Key topics for a bilateral meeting

During a bilateral meeting between a team leader and an employee, several key topics must be addressed to ensure effective communication and optimal management. Here are some of these topics:

### 1. Ongoing assessment
Discuss objectives for the current period and assess progress and results achieved. Identify successes and areas requiring further attention.

### 2. Professional Development
Explore opportunities for employee development, training, and professional growth. Identify skills to be strengthened and possible progression paths.

### 3. Feedback
Exchange constructive feedback on work performed, highlighting strengths and addressing areas for improvement. Encourage open dialogue to stimulate continuous learning.

### 4. Needs and Challenges
Allow employees to express their needs regarding resources, assistance, or support to accomplish their tasks. Discuss possible obstacles and find solutions together.

### 5. Work-Life Balance
Address workload-related issues, stress levels, and work-life balance. Identify measures to support employee well-being.

### 6. Projects and Initiatives
Discuss future projects, new initiatives, and potential employee contributions. Encourage active participation and creativity.

### 7. Management feedback
Offer employees the opportunity to share their feelings about management, work methods, and team communication. Foster an environment of trust and continuous improvement.

### 8. Focus on Vision
Ensure that the employee understands and adheres to the team or company's overall vision, values, and goals.

### 9. Resources and Support
Identify the resources required for the associate's success and ensure that he/she has the proper support to carry out his/her tasks.

### 10. Long-Term Planning
Examine longer-term perspectives and discuss the employee's career aspirations and how these align with team or organizational goals.

_"Enabling discussions in bilateral meetings, in a more intimate way and with a long-term vision, brings a notable benefit to the employee's career in the company. It makes them feel valued, heard and recognized above all. Setting clear, long-term objectives is a real motivator for them."_

**Marie Rudaz-Jaeggi**, *[AmbitionSuccess.ch](http://ambitionsuccess.ch/)* - MORGES

Team leaders and employees can establish fruitful collaboration, foster professional development, and maintain a positive working climate by addressing these topics regularly and in-depth at bilateral meetings.

## Use WEDO to keep track of your bilateral meetings!

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With WEDO, you can prepare your agenda jointly with your manager or colleague. In this way, each participant can prepare the questions or topics to be addressed.

Generally speaking, the agenda items for a bilateral meeting are recurrent. WEDO enables you to set the topics so that they recur from one time to the next to ensure that discussions are followed up and that objectives evolve.

Once completed, the minutes are locked and remain available to both participants for consultation.

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During a bilateral meeting between a team leader and an employee, several key topics must be addressed to ensure effective communication and optimal management.

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